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Mitch PerryMarch 8, 2016

To the surprise of virtually anybody, Michael Bloomberg announced yesterday that he will not run for president as an independent this year. Writing on um, Bloomberg View, the former New York City Mayor announced that after serious contemplation, he will not run this year, despite the concerns he has about the campaigns from both the […]

Scott PowersMarch 7, 2016

If U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is feeling any kind of panic or even urgency in the prospect of losing his home state in next week’s Florida primary he wasn’t letting on in Sanford Monday night. In a fly-in appearance at a hangar raly at the Orlando-Sanford International Airport, Rubio stayed with his basics: attacking President […]

Associated PressMarch 7, 2016

Just when Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio needs them the most, big-dollar contributors from the party’s wealthy mainstream are having second thoughts about his future in the 2016 race. Fresh misgivings about Rubio’s path forward are the latest — and potentially the most debilitating — in a series of obstacles that threatens the junior Florida […]

Mitch PerryMarch 7, 2016

As he wound up his half-hour speech at the Tampa Convention Center Monday afternoon, Marco Rubio told the crowd of several hundred that they have an important decision to make when they vote next week. “You’re not just being asked to choose between the presidential candidates, you’re being asked to choose the very identify of America, […]

Scott PowersMarch 7, 2016

A new study released Monday estimates that there now are 61 million immigrants and U.S.-born children of immigrants in the United States and Donald Trump has responded by calling immigration out of control. The Center for Immigration Studies, an organization committed to limiting immigration to the United States, used Census data and surveys to conclude […]

Scott PowersMarch 7, 2016

Donald Trump is hitting the television airwaves in Florida Monday with his first ad for the state’s primary, one that bashes favorite son U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, calling him “corrupt,” Trump’s campaign announced. The 30-second spot called “Corrupt Marco” is all about Rubio, with no mentions of Trump until the “I approve this message” line, […]

Mitch PerryMarch 7, 2016

In 2013, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio were among the 22 U.S. senators who voted against a reauthorization of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which included protections for the LGBT community, and for Native American and immigrant populations. “There’s been a lot of debate in this presidential election, but people are not aware […]

Ryan RayMarch 7, 2016

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A new poll released Monday by Monmouth University shows New York businessman Donald Trump continuing to lead Florida Sen. Marco Rubio in his own state. The poll shows Trump up by 8 points over Rubio, carrying 38 percent of Florida primary voters compared to 30 percent who favor Rubio. A review of the data points out that in fact, Rubio […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 7, 2016

Monday, the Marco Rubio for President campaign announced Rubio’s National Security Advisory Council, which will lend “considerable expertise to Marco’s efforts to make the case for American leadership in an increasingly uncertain world.” Among the major players on the team, which has a distinctly post-9/11 Republican feel, are Elliott Abrams, former Deputy National Security Adviser […]

Scott PowersMarch 7, 2016

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Fresh from his resounding win in Puerto Rico and in need of an even bigger prize, Marco Rubio‘s campaign has turned to appeal to Florida’s Puerto Rican community to help make a difference on March 15. The Rubio campaign rolled out four prominent Central Florida Puerto Rican Republican surrogates Monday, Daisy Lopez-Cid, Dennis Freytas, Luis Martinez […]

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Mitch Perry Report for 3.8.16 – Bloomy, we hardly knew ye

Marco Rubio sticks to basics in Sanford speech

Campaign donors having 2nd thoughts about Marco Rubio

In Tampa, Marco Rubio says conservatism is at stake in Florida primary

New study estimates 61 million immigrants and children in U.S.; Donald Trump decries

Donald Trump hits Florida airwaves with ad calling Marco Rubio “corrupt”

Kathy Castor bashes Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio for opposing Violence Against Women Act

Donald Trump leads Marco Rubio 38%-30% in Florida, new Monmouth poll shows

Marco Rubio’s National Security team includes post-9/11 GOP heavy hitters

Fresh off Puerto Rico win, Marco Rubio pushing for Florida’s Puerto Ricans